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Do not bring ...
On the subject of camp-outs, I would like to
remind all Scouts and parents of the following
rules we have regarding what not to bring on
camp-outs: radios, bottled pop. ghetto blasters,
electronic games, hatchets, girl friends.
Should you have any of these items, you might
be asked to turn them over to the leaders.
Reprinted from Troop 284 newsletter
Overland Park, Kan.
Bill Vandenberg Jr., Scoutmaster
A boy in search of Scouting
From time to time something happens to all of us
who work with Scouting that makes us realize the
impact Scouting has on young people. Last fall.
Three Rivers District Executive Jim Walters found
out about a young boy named Jimmy Rachal.
Jimmy had convinced Mike Moran to be a Scout-
master and to get a troop going in the rural area 20
miles south of Natchitoches, La.
Jimmy had read Boys' Life magazine and had
checked out a Scout handbook from his school
library. He liked what he saw and was determined
to be a Boy Scout. He called 31 men before he
found his Scoutmaster. Two weeks later. Jimmy
Rachal became a Scout in Troop 410. chartered to
St. Matthew Junior High School. Scoutmaster
Mike Moran is just as enthusiastic as Jimmy, and
the troop boasts 26 active boys on its roster. Three
weeks after the troop was organized, it won honors
in the Natchitoches Christmas parade.
It took a determined effort by a courageous
young man and a caring adult to make a proud
young man's dream a reality. We can all learn a
lesson from Scout Jimmy Rachal.
Benny C. High, Seoul Executive
Norwela Council
Shreveport, La.
Cub Scout SME Reunion
Our Licking County (Ohio) Council was in finan-
cial woes, so the members of Cub Scout Pack 3
came up with a unique idea for the sustaining
membership enrollment drive.
We decided to hold a Pack 3 reunion. Former
Cub Scouts and leaders were contacted. Invitation
posters were made by the Cub Scouts and placed
in at least 70 store windows throughout town. Press
10
releases urging alumni to attend went out to all
area radio stations and newspapers.
When the big day arrived, a total of 232 people
signed the roster. More importantly, though, after
a plea from Cubmaster Steve Nadolson, $1,362.65
was collected and donated to our council. A big
share of the credit for a successful reunion goes to
our SME committee, headed by Leroy Bowman.
Linda Foisset
Granville, Ohio
Conservation minded
A bright young Scout I was counseling for the
Energy merit badge was doing fine until we came
to his list of 10 different examples of energy waste
in his home. The first six related to heat loss
through wood burning fireplaces, poor adjust-
ment of gas burners, and so on. The last four were
listed as water losses from leaky faucets, washing
the family car too often, watering the lawn too
frequently. Then in conclusion, and much to my
surprise, he listed: "Having to take a bath every
day." For possible ways to reduce this waste, he
wrote: "Take a bath every other day."
Jerry Seelhack Jr.
Louisville, Ky.
Can't win for losing
A Scoutmaster just back from backpacking into
the Idaho wilderness area was telling a friend
about the trip.
"We had quite a hassle about whether or not to
take a pack horse with us but we decided to do it.
I'm sure glad we did because when Dave Crary
was hurt we would have never gotten him out
without that horse."
The friend asked. "How did Dave get hurt?"
The Scoutmaster replied. "The horse stepped on
his foot."
Boots and Blisters newsletter
San Francisco Bay Area Council
What's important to Americans
The 1982 Gallup Poll queried Americans as to the
importance they assign to certain social values.
The following reflects their answers.
Having a good family life—82 percent
Being in good physical health—81 percent
Having a good self-image—79 percent
Personal happiness or satisfaction—77 percent
Freedom of choice to do what one wants—73
percent
Living up to one's potential—71 percent
Having an interesting job—69 percent
Having a sense of accomplishment—63 percent
Following God's will—61 percent
Having many friends—54 percent
Helping people in need—54 percent
Working to better America—5 1 percent
Having an exciting, stimulating life- -51 percent
Following a strict moral code—47 percent
Being active in church or synagogue—40 percent
Nice home. car. other belongings—39 percent
Having a high income—37 percent
Having enough leisure time—36 percent
Social recognition—22 percent ■
October 1983 Scouting
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